Artists are making creative companies apologize for using AI

In recent events, drawing tablet manufacturer Wacom faced backlash from the digital art community over the use of AI-generated images in its ads, stirring mistrust and raising concerns about the impact on creative professions. The issue was aggravated by the widespread competition in the drawing tablet market. WotC, the publisher of popular games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons_, also found itself embroiled in a similar controversy. Both companies faced criticism for their use of AI in marketing materials, leading to growing anxiety and skepticism within the creative community. The difficulties in ascertaining the use of generative AI, coupled with the negative repercussions on artists and the industry as a whole, fueled demands for transparency and accountability from companies leveraging such technology.